Metal detectorist who made one of Britain’s most important Iron Age discoveries hosting session for children in Harborough

A metal detectorist who made one of Britain’s most important Iron Age discoveries is hosting a session for children at Harborough Museum later this month.

Ken Wallace, who made the initial find of the Hallaton Treasure, the largest hoard of British Iron Age coins, in a field in 2000, is hosting an event at the museum entitled ‘Discovering the Hallaton Treasure.’

Metal detectorist Ken Wallace, who initially discovered the Hallaton Treasure, is hosting a session for children at Harborough Museum later this month

placeholder image — Metal detectorist Ken Wallace, who initially discovered the Hallaton Treasure, is hosting a session for children at Harborough Museum later this month

This free event takes place at the museum on Adam and Eve Street on Wednesday August 19 between 2pm and 3pm, and is designed for Early Years children, aged three to five, and children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Ken will tell the story of discovering the Hallaton treasure hoard, while children will have the chance to create their own Roman helmet.

The Hallaton Treasure is now displayed at the Harborough Museum, and includes more than 5,000 gold and silver coins, a silver gilt Roman parade helmet, jewellery and other objects.

Children must be supervised at all times during the session, and places are limited. Spaces can be booked by calling 0116 305 3627 or by visiting the museum’s website.